Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: Does anyone else out there live week to week like I do? [View all]badtoworse
(5,957 posts)22. He's 100% correct about saving
Obviousdly, if you have no income, you can't save, but too many people have saving too far down on the priority list. it should not be viewed as an option - something should come right off the top and into a savings account.
I disagree that having a partner will reduce your costs - it hasn't been true in my 18 years of marriage.
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
51 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
From my experience, there was no financial benefit to being in a relationship. I spent more in them.
Selatius
May 2012
#18
I live week to week and my mortage and property taxes are about $3000 a month.
Walk away
May 2012
#15
Except for a few brief periods, yes I have lived week to week since the early 1980's
NNN0LHI
May 2012
#38